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Sony CDX-M30

Marine AM/FM, CD, AAC, WMA, MP3 Receiver with Front 3.5mm Aux Input

4.6

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General Features:

  • Marine AM/FM, CD, AAC, WMA, MP3 Receiver with Front 3.5mm Aux Input
  • Dot matrix display
  • Switchable blue and red button lighting
  • Conformal coated circuit board protects against contamination, salt spray, moisture, fungus, dust and corrosion
  • UV Resistant front panel coating prevents discoloration from the sun
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 52 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 17 watts x 4 channels
  • CD Text display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, AAC, MP3, and WMA
  • SSIR-EXA tuner with 18FM/12AM presets
  • EQ3 (3-band parametric equalizer with seven preset tone curves)
  • Drive-S CD chassis for durability and quality sound
  • 24-Bit DAC Converter

Expandability Options:

  • 2 Sets of preamp outputs (front and switchable rear/subwoofer)
  • SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready: XM Satellite Package or Sirius Satellite Package required and sold separately
  • HD Radio Ready: Sony XT-100HD tuner and antenna required and sold separately
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • Optional marine remote control ready

Key Features:

  • UV Resistant (ASTM G154)
  • Conformal coated circuit board
  • Plastic casing to protect against harsh marine environment
Product History:
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In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver SizeSingle DIN
Faceplate SecurityNone
Motorized FaceplateNo
Remote ControlYes
Peak Power Output52 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output17 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs2 Pairs (Front and Switchable Rear/Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA OutputYes
Preamp VoltageN/A
Built-In EqualizerEQ3
Display TypeDot-Matrix Text Display
Display ColorWhite
Button ColorSwitchable Blue and Red
CD Signal-to-Noise100 dB
CEA-2006 CompliantYes
Playback Features
AM/FM TunerYes
FM Presets18
AM Presets12
CD-R/RW PlaybackYes
MP3 PlaybackYes
WMA PlaybackYes
DVD / Video PlaybackNo
Expandability Features
NavigationNo
Audio/Video InputsFront 3.5mm
Audio/Video OutputsNo
USB InputNo
iPod Audio ConnectionNo
iPod Video ConnectionN/A
Satellite RadioOptional - SIRIUS or XM (Accessory required and sold separately)
HD RadioOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Bluetooth ConnectivityNo
Steering Wheel Control CompatibleYes (Accessory required and sold separately)
CD Changer ControlsNo
Rear View Camera InputNo
Memory Card ReaderNo
iPod Information
Compatible Apple Devices3G iPod (10, 15, 20, 30 & 40GB)
4G iPod (20 & 40GB)
5G iPod Video (30, 60, & 80GB)
iPod Classic (120GB)
iPod Classic (80 &160GB)
iPod Nano 1st Generation (1, 2, & 4GB)
iPod Nano 2nd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 3rd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 4th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPhone CompatibleNo
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderManufacturer
Customer Review Summary for Sony CDX-M30
Average Customer Rating is 4.6 out of 5 stars:
4.6
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.5
Value
4.6
Features
4.5
Design
4.6
Usability
4.2
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
January 30, 2012 Great Product!
Review by
Chuck from phila
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Works great looks good in my boat and was a great deal! Recommend it to anyone looking to play tunes while they fish!!!
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December 13, 2011 great unit
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TR from Colfax, Ia.
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Easy to install and works great.
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November 13, 2011 Great Unit for our boat.
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Rml from St. Francis, MN
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I bought this based on other reviews for our boat for my husbands birthday. This is a very nice radio for the money and our kids especially liked the mp3 jack. It did not take long to install. We have been very happy with the choice.
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November 8, 2011 great value and sound
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rookie from oregonia, ohio
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Bought this for my electraglide works great doesnt skip sounds great.
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November 3, 2011 Great Stereo
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Sony has always sold great products and this is no exception, you won't be disapointed.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Sony
Model number: CDX-M30
UPC: 027242718739
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Internal SKU: cdxm30
Internal product ID: 11824

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